Gallowmen and Mandrakes
We are delighted to present our latest title from Wilmar Taal, Gallowmen and Mandrakes – The Occult life of Bob Laurentius Richel. With this book, Wilmar continues his in-depth research into the origins of the Richel-Eldermans collection housed in the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic in Boscastle, Cornwall. The first book, The Silent Listener, examined the life of JHW Eldermans, seeking insight as to why he produced such a large and fascinating collection of occult objects and art. This is followed by the endlessly fascinating and very popular study of Eldermans’ The Gnome Manuscript. Gallowmen and Mandrakes explores the life and art of Bob Laurentius Richel, the son in-law of JHW Eldermans and an equally enigmatic contributor to this unique collection.
Paperback Edition Gloss laminate cover.
Original Price - £18.50
Standard Hardback Edition a dark blue case binding with copper foil blocking to cover & spine, 90gsm cream stock, black endpapers, with blue head and tail bands.
Original Price - £32.50
Special Edition a limited edition of 125 hand-numbered examples, bound in dark grey faux leather, with copper foil blocking to the front and spine, 90gsm cream paper stock, black endpapers, with black head and tail bands.
Original Price - £39.30
Size: All editions are Royal format 234 x 156mm.
Pagination 288 pages extensively illustrated with drawings and photographs from various Edlermans collections plus black & white photographic plates.